Fortive Corporation (FTV) Stock Forecast
FTV analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.25 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $62.79 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $0.70
- 52-week range
- $49.08 – $64.09
FTV analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FTV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FTV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.70 | $0.69 | $0.73 | $0.68 | +3.6% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.01 | $2.95 | $3.05 | $2.71 | +11.2% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.25 | $3.17 | $3.34 | $3.01 | +7.8% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FTV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.07B | $1.05B | $1.08B | +4.0% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.37B | $4.35B | $4.41B | +5.1% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.54B | $4.48B | $4.59B | +3.8% | 15 |
FTV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FTV revenue: reported and forecast
FTV EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.70 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.70 | −0.0% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.00 | $3.02 | $3.02 | $3.01 | $3.01 | +0.5% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.22 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | +0.9% | 2 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FTV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FTV beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from FTV
16 analysts cover Fortive; their consensus rating is hold (3.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $62.79, 8.6% above the latest close of $57.79. Analysts expect earnings of $3.01 per share for 2026, +11.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.25 per share on revenue of $4.5 billion. Fortive beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
Related: FTV income statement, FTV key metrics, FTV chart. See the FTV stock overview for the latest quote and news.
FTV forecast FAQ
What is Fortive's price target?
The average analyst price target for Fortive is $62.79, 8.6% above the latest close of $57.79.
Is Fortive a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Fortive, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 10 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Fortive's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.01 per share for 2026 (range $2.95 to $3.05); for 2027 the estimate is $3.25.
What is Fortive's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.4 billion, growth of 5.1%; for 2027 it is $4.5 billion.
When does Fortive report earnings?
Fortive is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.70.
Does Fortive usually beat earnings estimates?
Fortive reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.